Moon Glow Lightscapes

What Moon Glow Lightscapes does

Moon Glow Lightscapes is a privately held, Drumbo, Ontario-based exterior lighting design and installation firm founded in 2013, serving residential and select commercial customers across Southwestern Ontario. The company operates a direct-to-consumer, field-sales model: certified designers conduct on-site property walkthroughs, produce custom lighting plans without fixed pricing templates, and install low-voltage (12V) LED systems that the firm positions as safer and more durable than halogen incumbents. Its core technology stack combines extra-low-voltage LED fixtures (15-20 year rated lifespans) with smart controls (WiFi timers, astronomic timers, photocells, Bluetooth smartphone control) and a layered design methodology (foreground, midground, background). The company sources professional-grade fixtures through a core supplier partnership with D3 Lighting Canada, and operates a two-bucket-truck fleet for elevated holiday and landscape installations.

The business generates revenue through three professional-service streams: one-time custom landscape lighting design and installation (garden, deck, path, entry, gazebo, water feature), recurring maintenance (lens cleaning, gasket lubrication, fixture repositioning, timer reprogramming on a 1-2 year cadence), and seasonal holiday lighting installation, storage, and removal for both residential and commercial clients (notably restaurants seeking extended outdoor revenue hours). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with plans structured to enable phased implementation over multiple years, which functions as a customer lock-in mechanism.

Operationally, Moon Glow is a small, regionally focused trade service: 11-50 employees with seasonal contraction in winter, recent active hiring for a Low Voltage Lighting Lead Hand, no disclosed external funding, and a content-led marketing motion (blog, SEO, social channels, Landscape Ontario and AOLP association memberships). The firm has accumulated four consecutive years of Landscape Ontario Awards of Excellence (2020-2022) across landscape and holiday categories, and serves named customers whose relationships span 5-8 years, indicating a high-retention, relationship-driven local business rather than a scalable platform.

Name

Moon Glow Lightscapes

Legal name

Moon Glow Lightscapes

Website

https://moonglowlights.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Moon Glow Lightscapes, founded 2013 in Drumbo, Ontario, designs, installs, and maintains custom low-voltage LED landscape and holiday lighting for residential and select commercial customers across Southwestern Ontario via direct field sales and quote-based pricing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape Lighting Installation Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Low-Voltage Outdoor Lighting Installation (HSAIAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Landscape Lighting Design & Layout (HSAIAHAA), Seasonal/Holiday Outdoor Lighting Installation & Takedown (HSAIAHAN), Deck, Patio & Step Lighting Installation (HSAIAHAF), Lighting Design Services (BPAHAKAJ)

Keywords

• Landscape lighting design
• Exterior lighting installation
• Holiday lighting services
• LED landscape lighting
• Outdoor lighting systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Drumbo

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Landscape Lighting Design and Installation: Custom design and installation of high-end landscape lighting systems including garden lighting, deck lighting, path lighting, entry lighting, gazebo lighting, and water feature lighting. One-time installation revenue with professional design services.
2. Holiday Lighting Services: Professional holiday lighting installation, maintenance, and removal services. Includes storage of lights in labelled bins until next season. Customized displays using warm whites, cool whites, or traditional colors.
3. Landscape Lighting Maintenance: Ongoing maintenance services including tune-ups, cleaning, repositioning, bulb replacement, and system servicing. Regular service recommended every 1-2 years to ensure continued performance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Moon Glow Lightscapes provides consultation, custom design, and professional installation of low-voltage LED exterior landscape lighting systems for residential and commercial properties across Southwestern Ontario. Services include garden, deck, path, entry, gazebo, and water feature lighting, along with seasonal holiday lighting installations, smart lighting controls, and ongoing maintenance programs.

Product overview

Moon Glow Lightscapes offers professional landscape lighting design and installation services as a single unified service offering, not a software platform. The core product is custom exterior lighting design and installation for residential and commercial properties across Southwestern Ontario. The main product categories include garden lighting, deck lighting, entry lighting, path lighting, gazebo lighting, water feature lighting, holiday lighting and décor, and special event lighting. These services are complemented by smart lighting controls (automation with timers, photocells, and smartphone apps) and ongoing maintenance programs. The company specializes in low-voltage LED systems that provide energy efficiency, long lifespans (15-20 years), and safer electrical operation compared to standard voltage systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Garden Lighting Professional landscape lighting design and installation for garden paths, entrances, and planting beds to illuminate outdoor spaces and enhance nighttime beauty. Targeted at residential homeowners with landscaped properties.
• Deck Lighting Lighting solutions for decks and patios including side mount lights, underrail lights, stair lights, overhead lights, and string lights to create ambiance and safety for residential and commercial outdoor living spaces.
• Entry Lighting Lighting installations for front doors, driveways, and entryways to create a welcoming approach and enhance architectural features of residential properties.
• Path Lighting Low-level lighting along walkways and garden paths using staggered fixtures spaced 6-10 feet apart to guide navigation safely without glare for residential properties.
• Gazebo Lighting Lighting solutions for gazebos including string lights, chandeliers, pendant lights, and integrated LED systems for year-round ambiance in residential outdoor structures.
• Holiday Lighting and Décor Professional installation, maintenance, storage, and removal of holiday lighting displays including Christmas lights, animated displays, and seasonal décor for residential and commercial properties.
• Water Feature Lighting Underwater and accent lighting for ponds, fountains, waterfalls, and bubbling rocks to enhance water features with dramatic nighttime effects in residential landscapes.
• Landscape Lighting Maintenance Ongoing maintenance services including lens cleaning, gasket lubrication, corrosion prevention, fixture repositioning, bulb testing, timer programming, and seasonal tune-ups recommended every 1-2 years for installed landscape lighting systems.
• Lighting for Special Events Temporary or permanent lighting installations for weddings, parties, and corporate events including tree up-lighting, path lighting, and festive string light displays for residential and commercial clients.
• Smart Lighting Controls Standalone automation offering including WiFi timers, digital astronomic timers, photocells, and smartphone/Bluetooth control for operating landscape lights with custom schedules and seasonal adjustments for residential properties.

Quantifiable outcome

• LED bulbs last 15-20 years before needing replacement vs. annual replacement for cheap fixtures
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• D3 Lighting CanadacoreTechnology or IntegrationMoon Glow collaborates with D3 Lighting Canada for high-quality, durable outdoor lighting fixtures and materials designed to withstand Canadian elements. D3 provides the supplier relationship ensuring access to professional-grade products and the latest trends in holiday lighting.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Outdoor Lighting Perspectives: Founded 1995, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives is the largest North American franchise in low-voltage architectural and landscape lighting, offering design, installation, and maintenance for residential and commercial properties. Directly comparable to Moon Glow's low-voltage LED design/install/maintenance model at a much larger national scale.
• Blingle Premier Outdoor Lighting: Blingle (formerly Christmas Decor) is a franchised outdoor lighting and holiday lighting installation company serving residential and commercial customers. Comparable to Moon Glow across both the landscape lighting and seasonal/holiday lighting service lines, though distributed through a franchise model.
• NiteTime Décor: NiteTime Décor specializes in holiday and event lighting installation, maintenance, takedown, and storage for residential and commercial customers, mirroring Moon Glow's Holiday Lighting and Décor service line. Direct overlap on seasonal lighting value proposition and customer segment.

Others

• D3 Lighting Canada: D3 Lighting Canada is Moon Glow's named supplier partner for professional-grade outdoor fixtures built for Canadian conditions. Included as an ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor; the relationship is strategic supplier-to-installer.

Emerging players

• Volt Lighting: Volt Lighting sells low-voltage landscape lighting fixtures, transformers, and bulbs direct-to-consumer and to contractors, partially overlapping the technology stack Moon Glow installs. Comparable on product category but competes in a different channel (eCommerce vs. design/install services).

Broad incumbents

• FX Luminaire: FX Luminaire (a Hubbell brand) manufactures high-end architectural and landscape LED lighting fixtures distributed to contractors and specifiers. Comparable technology/product category to what Moon Glow installs but operates as a manufacturer/supplier rather than a regional installer.
• Unique Lighting Systems: Unique Lighting Systems manufactures low-voltage landscape lighting fixtures, transformers, and accessories sold through landscape lighting distributors. Same product ecosystem as Moon Glow but distributed nationally rather than installed directly.

Regional players

• Lightcraft Outdoor Lighting: Lightcraft Outdoor Lighting is a regional design-and-install landscape lighting company serving parts of California with comparable low-voltage LED services, custom design, and maintenance. Comparable business model to Moon Glow in a different U.S. geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/moonglowlights
• Facebookfacebook.com/moonglowlights
• Instagraminstagram.com/moonglowlights/?hl=en
• Pinterestpinterest.com/moonglowlights
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/moonglow-lightscapes

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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